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3 Days in Nashville

I took my first plane ride at a mere two weeks of age and have been passionate about travel ever since. A published poet and working journalist, when not traveling I'm obsessing about where to go next, or writing about where I've been.

Located on the Cumberland River, Nashville is a small town in a big city — the fourth largest city in fact, in the southeastern United States. Nashville is famous for being the home of country music, and with good reason, but there's also so much more to experience here in "Music City:" Everything from delicious food to fascinating history, stellar shopping to world class art and museums, and more.

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15 Places

Day 1

Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge

Bridges

Sky Blue Cafe

Restaurants

Downtown Nashville

Neighbourhoods

Legends Corner

Bars & Clubs

Jack's Bar-B-Que

Restaurants

Day 2

The Pfunky Griddle

Restaurants

Ryman Auditorium

Theatres, Points of Interest & Landmarks

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Speciality Museums

The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden

Restaurants

Grand Ole Opry

Theatres

Day 3

Saint Anejo

Restaurants

Tennessee State Museum

History Museums

Historic Tours of Nashville

Historical & Heritage Tours

Monell's Dining & Catering

Restaurants

Wildhorse Saloon

Bars & Clubs, Country & Western Bars, Dance Clubs & Discos

Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge

2300 Two Rivers Parkway, Nashville, TN 37214

Sky Blue Cafe

700 Fatherland St, Nashville, TN 37206-3705

Downtown Nashville

Nashville, TN 37219

Legends Corner

428 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203-3931

Jack's Bar-B-Que

416 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203-3931

The Pfunky Griddle

2800 Bransford Ave, Nashville, TN 37204-3102

Ryman Auditorium

116 Fifth Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219-2309

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

222 Fifth Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203-4206

The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden

731 McFerrin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206-3552

Grand Ole Opry

2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214-1209

Saint Anejo

1120 McGavock St, Nashville, TN 37203-3106

Tennessee State Museum

1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208-2624

Historic Tours of Nashville

4408 Wyoming Ave, Nashville, TN 37209-4720

Monell's Dining & Catering

1235 6th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208-2601

Wildhorse Saloon

120 2nd Ave N, Coach Parking Info, Nashville, TN 37201-1902

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Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge

Bridges

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Sky Blue Cafe

Restaurants

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Downtown Nashville

Neighbourhoods

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Legends Corner

Bars & Clubs

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Jack's Bar-B-Que

Restaurants

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The Pfunky Griddle

Restaurants

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Ryman Auditorium

Theatres, Points of Interest & Landmarks

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Speciality Museums

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The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden

Restaurants

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Grand Ole Opry

Theatres

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Saint Anejo

Restaurants

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Tennessee State Museum

History Museums

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Historic Tours of Nashville

Historical & Heritage Tours

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Monell's Dining & Catering

Restaurants

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Wildhorse Saloon

Bars & Clubs, Country & Western Bars, Dance Clubs & Discos

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MelaniePF's City Tips

Say hello to a local and experience the warmth of southern hospitality first hand.

Check the weather before you go; Nashville is hot in the summer and can be cold and snowy in the winter months.

Although it's easy to get around on foot in the downtown area, if you want to explore Nashville as a whole, the best way is by car.

Day 1

Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge

Bridges

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MelaniePF Says:

There's no more perfect way to welcome oneself to Nashville than with an early morning walk across the Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge. Enjoy a brisk walk or a leisurely stroll, and take in views of the dazzling Nashville skyline as well as the sweeping Cumberland River.

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Bring a camera to get shots of the Nashville skyline, the Cumberland River, and, of course, selfies.

Head over to the historic Edgefield neighborhood in east Nashville for breakfast at the Sky Blue Cafe. Opening daily at 7am, relish in a solid, southern meal at this colorful diner. Vegetarian and kids' menu options are also available for a meal that everyone can enjoy.

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Open every day except for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Try the Em's Bowl for breakfast — a biscuit topped with home fries, two scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, and colby jack cheese.

From souvenir shops to live music venues, country music clothing and accessories to eateries, downtown Nashville has got a little bit of everything, and is a great starting point in getting to know the city and what it has to offer. Allow yourself to slip into the laid-back groove of the city while trying on cowboy hats and boots, shopping, nibbling, and listening some great country and western artists and bands.

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Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Take a horse and carriage ride.

Take a moment to stop and listen to all the bands performing in clubs and restaurants.

It's hard to miss Legends Corner when wandering down Broadway in downtown Nashville, and that's a good thing because that's where you should be headed, whether you realize it or not. Don't forget to take a look at the walls lined by country music record albums and posters, before settling down to enjoy the highlight - an array of some of Nashville's finest contemporary acts playing live.

You might not even realize you're hungry until you're walking down Broadway near Jack's, and get a whiff of the delectable smell of barbecue. Order up a dinner slathered in one of Jack's award winning sauces, and welcome your tummy to Nashville with a smile.

For breakfast in Nashville, try a place where the customers are the cooks — minus the cleanup. The Pfunky Griddle does all the preparation and leaves the fun stuff for you, right at your table. Great for kids of all ages, especially the pancakes.

If it's a love of country music that led you to Nashville, then a trip to the Ryman Auditorium is absolutely in order. The most famous home of the Grand Ole Opry, the history of country music is so prominent in this theater that if the walls could talk, well, they'd actually probably sing.

To learn more about some of the legendary country music artists who began their careers in Nashville, a trip to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is a must. View a fascinating collection of exhibits featuring some of country music's best loved groups and artists.

After all day walking around and learning about country music, it's time to stop for dinner at The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden. Voted Nashville's #1 Burger in both 2013 and 2014, The Pharmacy Burger Parlor offers a large and wild selection of burgers, an old-time soda fountain, and outdoor seating in Nashville's original Biergarten on nice days.

For an unforgettable brunch, head over to the Saint Añejo Cantina for delicious offerings of the Mexican and Southwestern variety. For those who enjoy a good Bloody Mary with brunch, Saint Añejo offers the Bloody Maria and a Wicked Bloody Mary that are both hard to say no to.

To learn more about the history of the great state of Tennessee, pay a visit to the
Tennessee State Museum in downtown Nashville. With exhibits spanning from pre-colonization to the 20th century, the museum offers permanent displays as well as a hall of changing exhibitions; plus the largest collection of Civil War uniforms, weapons, and battle flags in the country.

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Admission is free.

Open 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday; Sunday 1pm to 5pm. Closed Mondays.

To learn about the history of Nashville from an expert, sign up for a Historic Tours of Nashville outing with longtime Nashville native and history buff, Jim Hardaway. Visit the Battle of Nashville site, the Parthenon at Centennial Park, and more significant and historical landmarks.

For Southern comfort food at its finest, join in the family-style dinner at Monell's Dining & Catering in the Germantown area. Skillet fried chicken, cheese grits, cornbread, biscuits and gravy — your mouth will start watering by reading the menu alone. Make friends by sitting at large tables and passing the bowls as they're served.

Sure, the Wildhorse Saloon is a staple for tourists visiting Nashville, but there's a good reason why. This massive three-story space hosts some of the hottest musical acts, and offers multiple bars and free nightly dance lessons. Very fun and very Nashville; you'll love spending your final evening at the Wildhorse Saloon.

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Foodie

Must See

Solo

Friends

Couples

Nightlife Seeker

Tips

Plan ahead with the live entertainment calendar.

Take selfies with the various (and nicely dressed) horse statues in the bar.